Faith vs Fear

Beloved ones,
Sometimes it looks like the promises are vaporizing. The chances of rain and promised mercy are dwindling. Nothing promised is materializing.
This is a test. No doubt, fears will creep in, feelings of abandonment will take over. Nip it in the bud. It quickly turns to bitter jealousy (which is demonic according to James 4) and sinful distrust.
The only antidote in this dangerous situation is the Word of God. The Word will build your faith. With that faith, you can run, you will mount up as eagles. Is 40. So, stay hunkered down in the Word.
Strive to grow in faith. The purpose of your trials.
Heb 11:1 Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not yet seen.
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

if your way is dark, trust in the Lord. (Isaiah 50) Don’t try to fanagle your way to get your desires met, wait on Him. (Streams in the Desert March 30)
Stay faithful. Just as Jesus was abandoned on the cross, wrath poured upon Him, He still said “My God, My God” Although you may feel like it, you have not been abandoned, so You must say: My God, My God. And as Job boldly says in his afflictions Job 19:25 As for me, I know that my redeemer lives.
While you wait, humble yourselves, listen to Him, talk to Him, develop the tongue of disciples. Learn all you can in the dark. He will bring forth your righteousness as the noonday.
See Streams in the Desert, march 30 and File entitled Faith vs Fear.